Dick Butkus
Acting
Born: 1942-12-09 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 2023-10-05
Biography
Richard Marvin Butkus (December 9, 1942 - October 5, 2023) was an American former professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. He played football as a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls, named a first-team All-Pro six times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. He was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he pl
🎬 Movies (20)
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008
Self
NFL Moment of Impact
2007
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001
Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday
1999
Opposing Coach - Game 3
The Last Boy Scout
1991
Himself
Necessary Roughness
1991
Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
Lt. General
Crash Course
1988
Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
1987
Tom Wilcox
Crunch Course
1986
Self
WrestleMania II
1986
Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
Drootin
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
himself
Johnny Dangerously
1984
Arthur
Smorgasbord
1983
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Deadly Games
1982
Joe Adams
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
Brom Bones
Superdome
1978
Scott Hennerson
Gus
1976
Rob Cargil
📺 TV Shows (20)
I Didn't Do It
2014
Himself
Deal or No Deal
2005
Self - Supporter
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Dick Butkus
Inside Schwartz
2001
Dick Butkus
Chicago Sons
1997
Early Edition
1996
Dick Butkus
Charlie Grace
1995
Dick Butkus
Hang Time
1995
Mike Katowinski
Burke's Law
1994
Tony Ward
Coach
1989
Dick Butkus
My Two Dads
1987
Ed Klawicki
Matlock
1986
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
Blacke's Magic
1986
Ruston
MacGyver
1985
Earl Dent
Growing Pains
1985
Robert
Half Nelson
1985
Beau
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Tank Mason
Kate & Allie
1984
Blue Thunder
1984
Richard Butowski
Night Court
1984
Stanley